U.S. Tightens Mad Cow Rules After Alberta Case
The Bush administration expands feed controls and testing to curb mad cow risk. New rules bar certain brain and spinal tissues from the food supply, require faster tests for high risk cattle, and urge safer slaughterhouse practices. Officials cite an Edmonton area rendering plant link and note most slaughtered cattle are under two years old.
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Government moves toward mad cow tracking plan
Government steps to ban and remove negative perception, with a nationwide tracking system projected to cost over 500 million in six years. Proponents say long term gains in consumer confidence justify the expense while agencies push immediate reporting and safeguards. Cattle industry leaders praise transparency and urge rapid, calm public response to the mad cow outbreak.
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Local officials weigh terror threat level impacts
Garden City officials say raising the terror-threat level affects costs only with specific threats, not routine operations. Airport and police departments report no overtime costs from increased vigilance while emphasizing partnerships with TSA and local agencies to improve readiness and awareness for future incidents.
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Utz
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Associated Press
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Ron Hall
Hall
Transportation Safety Administration
Home Depot volunteers build ramp and deck for Garden City family
A Home Depot team in Garden City built an eight by six foot ramp and deck with a dog shelter under it for Pat and Jim Eaton just days before Christmas. The project, funded by $500 from Home Depot and labor from five volunteers, came after Center for Independent Living Southwest Kansas Inc. peer specialist Lori Becker connected the family with the corporate effort. The Eatons gained safety and peace of mind, with leftover funds used for siding and kitchen carpet.
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Center For Independent Living
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Security tightened for New Year's events across states
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said security measures are prudent for New Year celebrations. Delays expected at bridges and tunnels as random stops and searches target all vehicles on affected routes. State troopers will ride trains to assist transit police, and Port Authority urged travelers to allow extra time. FBI and federal agents are sweeping Las Vegas for threats while the Strip, with thousands of rooms, will see heightened security from police, jail staff, and hotel guards. Homeland Security and TSA restricted airspace over the Strip.
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Las Vegas
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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